Our Heroes

What's in the Pipeline

Check the progress and status of potential NF drugs and get details on clinical trials. Learn more here.

For Researchers

Collaboration is key. Click here to learn about new grants, meetings, conferences, and publications.

NF Walk

The Children's Tumor Foundation Walking for Research is a fun-filled event in which sponsored individuals walk a designated distance around a park or track. Walk events are held in cities across the United States each summer and fall.

Click a location below to donate to a walk participant

If you don't see your favorite NF Walk listed,don't worry; more dates will be coming your way in the next few weeks.

For more information or questions about the Super Circle Recognition Program, please contact us at nfwalk@ctf.org

SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS

Social media is a great way to spread the word that you are participating in an NF Walk, generate donations, and keep your friends and family up to date on your fundraising progress.

• USE HASHTAGS: Be sure to include #EndNF, #NFWalk, @childrenstumor and @nfwalk, as appropriate for each platform. These hashtags will help amplify the larger conversations happening around the country about NF Walk events.

• SUGGESTED POSTS: Below is a list of suggested posts to help you spread the word about the important work you are doing to help end NF. Share photos of you, your team, and your NF Hero, and tell the world why you walk.

1. I'm kicking off my fundraising efforts for the (City) NF Walk! Please support this important cause! 2. Did you know that one in 3,000 people have NF, a genetic disorder that can cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body? Donate today and help #EndNF! 3. An NF Walk brings together individuals and families living with NF to find support, amplify awareness and raise critical funds for NF research. Help me as I walk to #EndNF by donating today. 4. I’m raising funds to find treatments and a cure for NF! Please support my fundraising efforts today! 5. I’m raising funds for the (City) NF Walk in honor of my NF Hero {insert personal story}. Support me today! 6. I’m halfway to my goal of $XX! Don’t miss your chance to support me as I walk to #EndNF. Donate now! 7. I’m excited to participate in the (City) NF Walk and 5K, but I need YOUR help. Please contribute to my fundraising effort. 8. I’m working hard to reach my fundraising goal of $XXX for the (City) NF Walk. Donate today and help me #EndNF! 9. I’m raising funds to help #EndNF! Currently there is no cure, nor are there effective treatments for NF. Please support my fundraising efforts today! 10. Have $5 in your pocket? Every little bit helps in the fight to #EndNF. Donate now.

• GIVE THANKS: Thank donors by tagging them in posts and tweets. This public recognition shows them how thankful you are and encourages others to donate as well.

FACEBOOK

Facebook is the largest social network where you can reach people you might not be able to through email. Like and post on the NF Walk Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nfwalk, but be sure to also post on your own Facebook page to add a personal touch, share with friends and family, and reach more people in your community. Don't forget to include a link to your personal page.

• CHANGE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE AND COVER PHOTOS: Make your cause front and center by changing your profile picture and cover photo. You can use our customized CTF badges and cover photos at the bottom of this page.